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  1. [Let’s Talk] Are you sold on Star Fox for Nintendo Switch 2?Nintendo Everything
  2. A Coding Implementation to Recover Hidden Malware IOCs with FLARE-FLOSS Beyond Classic Strings AnalysisMarkTechPost
  3. Stellaris is 10 years old and still getting DLC, which is impressivePC Gamer
  4. Tenerife medics poised for arrival of virus-hit cruise shipBBC World
  5. Stellaris is getting space nomads and scenarios for its 10th birthdayPC Gamer
  6. My Roku apps were running slow - I considered 9 quick fixes before blaming my Wi-FiZDNet
  7. Dua Lipa Files $15 Million Suit Against Samsung for Using Her Face to Sell TVsVariety
  8. Putin says he thinks Ukraine conflict 'coming to an end'BBC World
  9. Charlie Cox Reflects On Disney’s Initial ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Creative Pivot & Credits Marvel For Listening: “We’re Indebted To Them”Deadline
  10. Researchers develop a biodegradable wash that can remove pesticides and keep fruit fresh longerPhys.org

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[Let’s Talk] Are you sold on Star Fox for Nintendo Switch 2?

Things were a bit quiet on the Nintendo front last week and this week due to holidays in Japan, but that changed very quickly towards the end of Wednesday. Out of nowhere, the company announced and immediately broadcasted a Star Fox Direct, which revealed a remake of Star Fox ...

Why it matters: [Let’s Talk] Are you sold on Star Fox... may set a new standard for the genre.

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A Coding Implementation to Recover Hidden Malware IOCs with FLARE-FLOSS Beyond Classic Strings Analysis

In this tutorial, we explore how FLARE-FLOSS helps us recover hidden and obfuscated strings from a Windows PE file. We begin by setting up FLOSS and the MinGW-w64 cross-compiler. We synthesize a small malware-like executable that hides strings using multiple techniques, includ...

Why it matters: A Coding Implementation to Recover Hidden Malware IOCs... marks a new chapter in AI development.

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Dua Lipa Files $15 Million Suit Against Samsung for Using Her Face to Sell TVs

Dua Lipa has filed a $15 million lawsuit against Samsung, alleging that the electronics manufacturer used her likeness to sell TVs without paying her and without permission. According to the complaint, filed on Friday, Samsung used Lipa’s image on the cardboard packaging of it...

Bottom line from Variety: this signals where Hollywood is headed.

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Charlie Cox Reflects On Disney’s Initial ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Creative Pivot & Credits Marvel For Listening: “We’re Indebted To Them”

Charlie Cox is giving credit where credit is due, saying he and Daredevil: Born Again co-star Vincent D’Onofrio are “indebted” to Marvel for listening to the duo’s creative input ahead of the show’s Season 1 launch. Post 2023 WGA strike, it was well-documented that Disney+’s r...

Why it matters: Charlie Cox Reflects On Disney’s Initial ‘Daredevil: Born... is generating industry buzz.

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Researchers develop a biodegradable wash that can remove pesticides and keep fruit fresh longer

Many grocery shoppers know the routine: bring fruit and vegetables home, rinse them, dry them and hope they stay fresh long enough to be eaten. But fresh produce is delicate. Grapes shrivel, apple slices brown and berries can spoil quickly.

The big picture: Researchers develop a biodegradable wash that can remove... — advances our understanding of the world.

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Wax Heads launch trailer – cozy-punk indie sim hits Nintendo Switch

To celebrate the launch of Wax Heads, Curve Games and Patattie Games have uploaded a launch trailer. The love letter to music culture, which comes in the form of a cozy-punk indie sim, arrived on Nintendo Switch this week. All of the important details can be found in the follo...

Why it matters: Wax Heads launch trailer – cozy-punk indie sim... signals what players want next.

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‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’: All the Surprise Cameos

In addition to its A-list cast — including Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt — the 20-year follow-up to David Frankel’s fashion classic is packed with appearances from fashion icons, celebrities, journalists, athletes and influencers.

Why it matters: ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’: All the Surprise... reflects evolving audience tastes.

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UK moves warship to Middle East for potential Hormuz mission

HMS Dragon, a Type-45 warship capable of destroying guided missiles, is likely to form part of the UK’s offer for the defensive naval mission.

The big picture: UK moves warship to Middle East for potential... — hints at where the money is moving.

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Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1786 on May 10

There's no need to lose your streak - here's the 'Wordle' answer for today The post Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1786 on May 10 appeared first on NME.

The big picture: Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1786 on... — taps into a cultural moment.

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‘Connections’ answers and hints for today, May 10

Here are hints, groups and answers for 'Connections' #1064 The post ‘Connections’ answers and hints for today, May 10 appeared first on NME.

The big picture: ‘Connections’ answers and hints for today, May 10 — is making waves across platforms.

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Conspiracy theories meet real news: How QAnon tries to hijack the Internet

"When people think of extremists, they tend to think of neo-Nazis," said Francesco Campisi, a lecturer at Université de Montréal's School of Criminology. "But there are many other fringe groups that may not be violent yet can give rise to extremism."

The big picture: Conspiracy theories meet real news: How QAnon tries... — adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

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Trump Media posts $405 million loss driven by crypto holdings

The parent company of Truth Social reported positive operating cash flow of $17.9 million and $2.1 billion in financial assets, which is triple from a year ago.

The big picture: Trump Media posts $405 million loss driven by... — reflects a broader economic trend.

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Riley Green Joins ‘The Voice’ As A Coach For Season 30

The Voice will have some new blood for Season 30. Country singer Riley Green will join Kelly Clarkson and Adam Levine as a coach on the NBC show. Season 29, which just ended, saw Clarkson, Levine and John Legend as the three coaches. Season 30, which returns in the fall, will ...

The big picture: Riley Green Joins ‘The Voice’ As A Coach... — is generating industry buzz.

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NVIDIA AI Releases Star Elastic: One Checkpoint that Contains 30B, 23B, and 12B Reasoning Models with Zero-Shot Slicing

NVIDIA researchers have introduced Star Elastic, a post-training method that embeds multiple nested reasoning models — at 30B, 23B, and 12B parameter scales — inside a single checkpoint, eliminating the need for separate training runs or stored model weights per variant. Built...

Why it matters: NVIDIA AI Releases Star Elastic: One Checkpoint that... pushes the boundary of what machines can do.

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‘SNL U.K.’ Weekend Update Takes Aim at Katy Perry’s Met Gala Mask, Which Symbolizes ‘What It’s Like To Live Life as a Stupid Moron’

“SNL U.K.’s” Weekend Update took aim at Met Gala attendees this week for Episode 7, with co-host Ania Magliano saying that this year’s theme “was people you’d like to see exploded.” “Beyonce looked amazing,” she said, adding of the singer’s elaborate silver headpiece: “Someone...

Variety reports: ‘SNL U.K.’ Weekend Update Takes Aim at Katy... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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Rejoice, Doormaker haters, for Mega Crit have removed him from Slay the Spire 2 in favour of a brand new boss

Another week, another Slay the Spire 2 patch! Or really I should say another couple of weeks. The new beta version of the game, v0.105.0, is ready for those of you on the beta branch to try out, and the first point of order is bi-weekly patching. "As you've probably noticed, w...

Why it matters: Rejoice, Doormaker haters, for Mega Crit have removed... reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.

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‘SNL U.K.’ Cold Open: Peter Serafinowicz Guest Stars as Nigel Farage in Time-Traveling Downing Street Sketch

Peter Serafinowicz, who has starred in “Guardians of the Galaxy” and Star Wars prequel “The Phantom Menace,” opened “Saturday Night Live U.K.” with a guest appearance as right-wing politician Nigel Farage. The cold open began with a voice-over explaining that the year is 1946 ...

Bottom line from Variety: this could reshape the box office conversation.

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‘Saturday Night Live UK’ Finally Takes On Nigel Farage With Cold Open Cameo From Well-Known British Comic

It took Saturday Night Live UK seven episodes to take on Donald Trump’s good pal Nigel Farage but we finally have it from British comic Peter Serafinowicz. Making a cold open cameo depicting the Reform UK leader, Serafinowicz played Farage in a sketch set in 2046 when he is Pr...

Deadline reports: ‘Saturday Night Live UK’ Finally Takes On Nigel... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.

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Lebanon says Israeli strikes killed 39

Israel and Hezbollah have continued to trade fire despite a ceasefire deal being announced last month.

The big picture: Lebanon says Israeli strikes killed 39 — has global implications.

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How river DNA can track fish, frogs, fungi and human feces all at once

A single scoop of water from an Irish river has revealed evidence not only of Ireland's only frog species—as expected—but also signs of the dreaded B. dendrobatidis fungus, marking the first time this devastating amphibian disease has been spotted in the country and exposing a...

Bottom line from Phys.org: this challenges existing scientific assumptions.

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AlteredBlood+ is a movement shooter set at the end of the universe where the key to survival is soaking up your enemies' blood

The year is 3232 CE, a "self-replicating megastructure" named MOTHER is launched into the centre of space. Fast forward to the year 4,199,245,344,263,242,348,389,893,582,349,373 CE (no I'm not joking), and MOTHER has "consumed 99.99999997% of the Observable Universe." What's l...

The big picture: AlteredBlood+ is a movement shooter set at the... — may set a new standard for the genre.

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Fintech startup Parker files for bankruptcy

Parker, a well-funded startup offering corporate credit cards and banking services, has filed for bankruptcy and is widely reported to have shut down.

TechCrunch reports: Fintech startup Parker files for bankruptcy — this could change how developers build software.

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Communication gaps may hinder social innovation

New research from the Durham University Management and Marketing Department shows that misunderstandings between investors and founders are a major reason why social innovation ventures fail to grow. In many cases, they collapse altogether.

Bottom line from Phys.org: this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.

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Television Academy Endorses Post-Production Tax Credit Bill as Assemblyman Nick Schultz Rallies Support in Burbank: ‘We Should Have Done This a Decade Ago’

The drive to pass a post-production tax credit bill in the California legislature received a boost Friday night when the California Post Alliance announced that the Television Academy has joined the fight. News of the TV Academy’s decision was revealed at the California Post A...

Variety reports: Television Academy Endorses Post-Production Tax Credit Bill as... — this is generating industry buzz.

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Watch Jon Stewart, Conan O’Brien and Jimmy Kimmel join Abbey Romeo to cover The White Stripes

The 'Love On The Spectrum' star led them in versions of 'Seven Nation Army' and 'We're Going To Be Friends' The post Watch Jon Stewart, Conan O’Brien and Jimmy Kimmel join Abbey Romeo to cover The White Stripes appeared first on NME.

The big picture: Watch Jon Stewart, Conan O’Brien and Jimmy Kimmel... — is making waves across platforms.

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Star Fox for Nintendo Switch 2 reveals amiibo support

The new Star Fox game for Switch 2 will feature amiibo support, according to Nintendo. We got plenty of the details about the title this week, but news about amiibo functionality went under the radar. To be fair, it’s a bit hidden – there’s only a brief mention of it over on t...

Bottom line from Nintendo Everything: this may set a new standard for the genre.

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CRISPR safeguard changes how engineered microbes can be controlled

Engineered microorganisms are widely used in industrial biotechnology and biopharmaceutical applications, including the production of biofuels, sustainable chemicals, and therapeutic compounds. However, concerns remain regarding the unintended environmental release and uncontr...

The big picture: CRISPR safeguard changes how engineered microbes can be... — could lead to real-world breakthroughs.

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Nicolas Winding Refn Claims ‘Neon Demon’ Inspired NEON’s Name, Says Founder Has Been “Very Instrumental In My Life”

As Nicolas Winding Refn teams with NEON Rated for his Cannes return, the film marks an important collaboration ahead of the indie banner’s 10th anniversary. The co-writer and director of Her Private Hell, debuting May 18 at Cannes before its July 24 U.S. premiere, recently exp...

Bottom line from Deadline: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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Indie App Spotlight: The ‘Before You’ bundle offers four effective screen time apps

Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact. Most people believe they’re spending too much time on their phones – but don’t n...

Why it matters: Indie App Spotlight: The ‘Before You’ bundle offers... could change how developers build software.

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JDownloader site hacked to replace installers with Python RAT malware

The website for the popular JDownloader download manager was compromised earlier this week to distribute malicious Windows and Linux installers, with the Windows payload found deploying a Python-based remote access trojan. [...]

Why it matters: JDownloader site hacked to replace installers with Python... is a wake-up call for digital security.

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‘Buffet Infinity,’ A Surreal Horror Film Told Entirely Through Commercials, Is a Must-Watch for Midnight Movie Fans

The best midnight movies conjure a community experience, pleasing audiences who want to see reactions to the insanity onscreen. While many touchstones of the genre consist of notoriously strange and subversive visions that are primed for indie theaters — “The Rocky Horror Pict...

The big picture: ‘Buffet Infinity,’ A Surreal Horror Film Told Entirely... — could reshape the box office conversation.

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GM agrees to pay $12.75M in California driver privacy settlement

General Motors has reached a privacy-related settlement with a group of law enforcement agencies led by California Attorney General Rob Bonta.

TechCrunch reports: GM agrees to pay $12.75M in California driver... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.

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Heavy Atlantic rain can block African aerosols from fertilizing Amazon, study finds

How are cold air masses advancing in the United States connected to fertilizers carried by "flying rivers" from Africa that nourish the soils of the Brazilian Amazon? An article published in Geophysical Research Letters reveals an atmospheric connection between these distant r...

Bottom line from Phys.org: this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.

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Battlefield 6's next huge update is almost here - here's what's new

EA has finally pulled back the cover on the details of next week's Battlefield 6 update, patch 1.3.1.0., revealing new content, improvements, a new map, weapons, Battle Pass, and ranked battle royale quads, too. Read more

Why it matters: Battlefield 6's next huge update is almost here... could shake up the gaming landscape.

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Iran demands guarantees for World Cup participation

The Iranian Football Federation (FFIRI) has presented Fifa with 10 conditions for participation at the World Cup in the US, Mexico and Canada.

The big picture: Iran demands guarantees for World Cup participation — has global implications.

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Sally Field Thought Robin Williams ‘Wasn’t Funny’ While Filming ‘Mrs. Doubtfire’: ‘I Would Never Laugh’

Sally Field said during a recent appearance on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” that she didn’t find her “Mrs. Doubtfire” co-star Robin Williams funny while shooting the 1993 comedy. “Because I would never laugh, ever,” Field recalled. “And everybody else was laughing and ...

Why it matters: Sally Field Thought Robin Williams ‘Wasn’t Funny’ While... could reshape the box office conversation.

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‘Margo’s Got Money Troubles’ Producers Made a Real OnlyFans Account for Research: ‘We Didn’t Want to Judge Margo’

SPOILER ALERT: This post contains details from Episode 6 of “Margo’s Got Money Troubles,” now streaming on Apple TV. Margo’s got an OnlyFans account — and that was always the plan. While the titular character Margo (Elle Fanning) on the David E. Kelley-created dramedy “Margo’s...

Variety reports: ‘Margo’s Got Money Troubles’ Producers Made a Real... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.

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New Subnautica 2 gameplay teaser has just dropped and if you weren't excited before, you will be now

We're just days away from returning to the beautiful briny in Subnautica 2, and to celebrate, we've been treated to an all-new teaser trailer showing off the sights and sounds we can expect to see when we sink beneath the waves on 14th May. Read more

The big picture: New Subnautica 2 gameplay teaser has just dropped... — may set a new standard for the genre.

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TV Ratings Revolt: Big Media Hopes for Upfront Measures Like Car Showroom Visits, Movie Ticket Sales

TV has long been an industry based on eyeballs. Now media companies are winking more at feet. Fox Corp. is the backer of some of TV’s most-watched programs including Sunday-afternoon NFL games and “The Masked Singer.”  Earlier this week, however, it released a report touting n...

Why it matters: TV Ratings Revolt: Big Media Hopes for Upfront... could reshape the box office conversation.

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How to Watch UFC 328: Chimaev vs. Strickland Online

A long-standing feud will be settled in the octagon tonight when Sean Strickland attempts to take the middleweight belt from Khamzat Chimaev

The big picture: How to Watch UFC 328: Chimaev vs. Strickland... — could define this era of music.

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Eric Kripke Reacts To ‘The Boys’ Accidentally Predicting Trump’s Gold Statue: “Seriously What The F*ck?”

With Eric Kripke’s depiction of an all-powerful fascist in The Boys, its been impossible not to find parallels in certain current events, and the latest episode continues to serve as an eery prediction. Following the unveiling of a gold Donald Trump statue during last month’s ...

Bottom line from Deadline: this signals where Hollywood is headed.

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Organic luminescent radicals enable bright circularly polarized light in the near-infrared region

Circularly polarized light has properties that make it useful in a growing range of technologies, from next-generation 3D displays to bioimaging tools that can detect signals deep within living tissues. One way to produce this kind of light is with the help of chiral molecules...

Bottom line from Phys.org: this opens new research frontiers.

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UFC 328 Livestream: Here’s Where to Watch the Chimaev vs. Strickland Title Fight Live Online

After Carlos Ulberg defeated Jiri Prochazka to win the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship belt during UFC 327 in April, the promotion company travels to New Jersey for UFC 328 in May. The main event features Emirati fighter Khamzat Chimaev (15-0-0) defending his UFC Middleweig...

Variety reports: UFC 328 Livestream: Here’s Where to Watch the... — this could reshape the box office conversation.

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The Elite Club Director Calling Out Her Misbehaving VIPs

The San Vicente Clubs’ extravagantly connected membership czar Gabé Doppelt returned home to NYC to launch SVC West Village. Her caustic newsletter is worth the price of admission.

The big picture: The Elite Club Director Calling Out Her Misbehaving... — is generating industry buzz.

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Paranormal Activity: Threshold is as dead as its ghosts, as the game gets canned because Paramount couldn't wait any longer

Sorry to all the Paranormal Activity heads out there, but the upcoming game adaptation Threshold has crossed over to the other side. Brian Clarke, the solo dev that goes by DarkStone Digital for his gaming exploits and maker of 2022's The Mortuary Assistant, shared the news to...

Rock Paper Shotgun reports: Paranormal Activity: Threshold is as dead as its... — this is generating hype in the community.

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Her Self-Experiment With Drug Detox Almost Broke Her

Against expert advice, people are using new and unpredictable synthetic drugs to experiment on themselves in hopes of becoming free of addiction.

Why it matters: Her Self-Experiment With Drug Detox Almost Broke Her challenges existing scientific assumptions.

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Janet Jackson Calls for Peace, George Clinton Performs With Erykah Badu at Grammy Hall of Fame Gala

Janet Jackson shared a message of peace and unity as her fourth album “Rhythm Nation 1814” was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame during the organization’s gala last night at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles. The iconic singer took to the podium during the event to reflect...

Why it matters: Janet Jackson Calls for Peace, George Clinton Performs... could reshape the box office conversation.

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Enjoy Your Erewhon! How L.A. Ate New York

The city that never sleeps has transformed into the city of smoothies, photo bans and morning people

Why it matters: Enjoy Your Erewhon! How L.A. Ate New York may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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Mortal Kombat 2 Box Office Report: Here's How Much Money The Movie Has Made So Far

Mortal Kombat 2 is out now in theaters, and it made millions before its official wide release. The movie picked up $5.2 million in preview screenings in North America on May 7 ahead of its wider release today, May 8, according to Variety. For its first full day in theaters on ...

Why it matters: Mortal Kombat 2 Box Office Report: Here's How... may set a new standard for the genre.

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Europa Universalis 5's latest patch notes took up 72 pages on a Google Doc so I think it might be a big one

The latest patch for Europa Universalis 5 dropped earlier this week. Numbered 1.2 and titled Echinades, it is the game's "biggest update yet," as true a sounding statement as can be given that the patch notes come out to apparently 72 pages in a Google Doc. I don't have time t...

Rock Paper Shotgun reports: Europa Universalis 5's latest patch notes took up... — this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.

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Bee more specific: New radar tech could improve identification and tracking of key pollinators

Scientists from Trinity and Technical University of Denmark have developed a new radar-based technique that could address a critical gap in global conservation efforts, by transforming how we identify and track the insects that are actually responsible for pollinating plants.

The big picture: Bee more specific: New radar tech could improve... — challenges existing scientific assumptions.

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Kelly Reilly Wants A ‘Dutton Ranch’, ‘Marshals’ Crossover: “Maybe We Will”

Nearly two years after leaving Yellowstone in the rearview with the series finale of the Taylor Sheridan hit, Kelly Reilly is missing her onscreen brother. The Dutton Ranch star, who reprises her role as Beth Dutton on the Paramount+ spin-off, recently shared her “wish” for a ...

Deadline reports: Kelly Reilly Wants A ‘Dutton Ranch’, ‘Marshals’ Crossover:... — this could reshape the box office conversation.

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Here’s why I’m optimistic about iOS 27 and Apple’s renewed focus on stability

This year, Apple is rumored to be doing a code cleanup for iOS 27, as well as overall having a renewed focus for stability and performance – on top of a plethora of Apple Intelligence features. While this on its own sounds good, I think there’s a higher reason for why we shoul...

The big picture: Here’s why I’m optimistic about iOS 27 and... — reshapes the tech landscape.

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List of all Nintendo Switch demos

Thousands of games are currently available on Nintendo Switch, and there are a ton of demos out there for many of them. Not just Nintendo, but also third-parties are offering demos. We’ve now put together a comprehensive list of what’s out there. Since our reader base is Engli...

Nintendo Everything reports: List of all Nintendo Switch demos — this is generating hype in the community.

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The ocean is fighting climate change: How people are trying to help it

We replaced the stove with plywood, turning the kitchen of the dive boat into an impromptu research lab. Plugging in wires and connecting tubing, we assembled a scientific instrument within the cramped cabin. Then we cast off into Halifax Harbor, Canada, surveying the turquois...

Why it matters: The ocean is fighting climate change: How people... opens new research frontiers.

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This ‘SNL’ Breakout Kissed Harry Styles. How Will He Top That?

In his first season as a 'Saturday Night Live' performer, Ben Marshall smooched a pop star and cracked up Jack Black on national TV. But what’s he got in store for an encore?

The big picture: This ‘SNL’ Breakout Kissed Harry Styles. How Will... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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Ganymede's unique magnetic field may be powered by ongoing core formation—not a cooling core

Ganymede is not only Jupiter's largest moon, but also the largest in our solar system and one of the few that hosts a massive ice ocean. Adding to this planet-like moon's uniqueness is the fact that among the hundreds of moons in our solar system, Ganymede is the only one that...

Why it matters: Ganymede's unique magnetic field may be powered by... challenges existing scientific assumptions.

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Matt Reeves Reveals ‘The Batman Part II’ Test Shots, Teases Winter Setting With Batmobile “Snow Tires”

After four years, Matt Reeves and Robert Pattinson are finally returning to Gotham… or at least their version of it at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden in the UK. Returning to the directors chair for The Batman: Part II, Reeves teased some test shots of the Batmobile this week o...

Deadline reports: Matt Reeves Reveals ‘The Batman Part II’ Test... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.

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Psychonauts developer Double Fine are the latest Microsoft-owned studio to unionise

Some good news for the day: indie developer behind the cult classic psychic platformer Psychonauts and more Double Fine are unionising. As spotted by Aftermath, a petition was filed by the Microsoft-owned studio to the National Labor Relations board on May 7th, and are doing s...

Rock Paper Shotgun reports: Psychonauts developer Double Fine are the latest Microsoft-owned... — this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.

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Dyson’s powerful 360 Vis Nav robovac is down to $279.99 for a limited time

If you’re tired of running your vacuum multiple times just to get the dirt and debris out of the carpets in your living room, Dyson’s 360 Vis Nav is worth a look. It’s one of the more powerful robot vacuums currently available, and now through May 11th (or while supplies last)...

The Verge reports: Dyson’s powerful 360 Vis Nav robovac is down... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.

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Box Office: ‘Mortal Kombat II’ Tops Friday but Continues to Battle ‘Prada 2’ for Mother’s Day Win

New Line's martial arts sequel and 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' — which is passing up the first film's lifetime run of $326 million in only its second outing — are both on course to earn $40 million to $41 million at the weekend box office in North America.

Hollywood Reporter reports: Box Office: ‘Mortal Kombat II’ Tops Friday but... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.

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‘Mortal Kombat II’ & ‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ In Mother’s Day Weekend Box Office Brawl With $40M-$42M Apiece – Update

SATURDAY AM: It’s still a close call between New Line’s Mortal Kombat II, and 20th Century Studios’ second weekend of The Devil Wears Prada 2 with $40M-$42M apiece. Today will provide clarity, but Mother’s Day Sunday will provide resolution and its ultimate swing factor as to ...

Deadline reports: ‘Mortal Kombat II’ & ‘Devil Wears Prada 2’... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.

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Greenpeace Suffers Another Blow in Court Fight With Energy Transfer

In an unusual move, a North Dakota court said Greenpeace International shouldn’t be allowed to pursue a lawsuit in Europe, where it is based, against the company.

NY Times Science reports: Greenpeace Suffers Another Blow in Court Fight With... — this advances our understanding of the world.

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‘Running Point’ Star Brenda Song Really Knows Ball

The actress shares why the Mindy Kaling-produced Netflix series is her dream project, how Disney Channel was ahead of the curve and the piece of advice David Fincher gave her.

The big picture: ‘Running Point’ Star Brenda Song Really Knows Ball — is generating industry buzz.

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I will serve - not rule over Hungary, says new PM

Nearly a month ago Péter Magyar steered his Tisza party to a landslide victory, sweeping away 16 years of rule by Viktor Orbán.

The big picture: I will serve - not rule over Hungary,... — has global implications.

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Non-rotating early galaxy is a surprise to astronomers

Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have made a surprising discovery about a galaxy long, long ago and far, far away: It isn't rotating. That's something only seen in the most massive, mature galaxies that are closer to us in space and time, said Ben Forrest, a re...

The big picture: Non-rotating early galaxy is a surprise to astronomers — opens new research frontiers.

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Review: I want to love Belkin’s 3-in-1 Pixel Watch charging dock, but Google ruined it [Gallery]

Four generations in, perhaps the most annoying thing about Google’s Pixel Watch lineup is the lack of accessories and, in particular, charging stations. The appeal of a multi-device charging station that tops off your phone, earbuds, and smartwatch is obvious, but one that Pix...

Bottom line from 9to5Google: this is one to watch for the industry.

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Eve Online dev breaks from Pearl Abyss and establishes "research partnership" with Google DeepMind

EVE Online developer CCP Games has broken away from Pearl Abyss and rebranded as Fenris Creations as it enters into a "research partnership" with Google DeepMind. The deal is valued at $120 million – that's around £88 million. Read more

The big picture: Eve Online dev breaks from Pearl Abyss and... — may set a new standard for the genre.

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This Week In Space podcast: Episode 209 — Astronauts for America

On Episode 209 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik talk with Garrett Reisman and Steve Lindsey, the leaders of the new organization Astronauts for America.

Why it matters: This Week In Space podcast: Episode 209 —... could lead to real-world breakthroughs.

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